Irony of Secrets
Galaya
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HI again. Here's the chapter. BBC's Merlin, not mine.
Chapter 8: Surprises can be Surprising
The camp was coming apart quickly. Arthur calculated that they'd soon be able to start riding again.
As Arthur watched Guinevere, he was glad that, as a last minute thing, he had asked her to come with them. She was a great motivator for their company and wouldn't let them tell her that 'ladies don't help.'
Verin glanced around, and then strode over to the king.
"You were responsible for their deaths," the not-servant whispered menacingly.
"What is this about? Who's deaths am I responsible for?" Arthur queried.
"Oh, don't play dumb with me! Achos hon unben boen!" Verin shouted.
Arthur ducked and his Knights came running over to help their king fight the sorcerer.
His first spell missed, but the sorcerer was not discouraged.
"Diwedd eu bywydau!" Verin shouted.
Arthur had heard that spell once before. When he had, it had destroyed many lives.
The red light of the spell was going towards them at an incredible speed. This was it; they were all going to die. All of them braced themselves for the inevitable…
It never came.
There was a great wall of blue magic defending them. A figure crouched before it, obviously being the one who created it.
(Switching to Merlin's point of view)
As soon as Merlin had seen the sorcerer begin the attack, he had rushed over to help. The young warlock had only just gotten there in time.
Sustaining the shield took quite a bit out of Merlin. He could feel himself tiring slightly.
Releasing the shield, Merlin yelled, "Aflunio ei lygaid!"
Verin had little chance to react.
Shouting "Wyro y sillafu!" he tried to dodge Merlin's spell.
A red shield of magic flew up, deflecting Merlin's spell. It shot straight back at its sender.
With his opponent preoccupied, Verin wasted no time in his retreat. He headed due north: towards Ebycul.
Arthur and the rest of the party were all standing in shock at the experience of seeing two powerful sorcerers battle, one of them defending those who would have him and his kind executed.
Merlin, finally coming out of his daze, stood up and looked around.
Everything was fine. Well, except one factor; Merlin's eyes were still glowing golden.
I know. I know. Another short chapter, but I can't think of anything more to add without it becoming two chapters. Please review!
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